Death in a Scottish Castle

The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 4

By: Lydia Travers

Narrated by: Helen McAlpine

When Maud McIntyre and her assistant Daisy travel to a remote Scottish castle, the last thing they expect to find is a locked room murder mystery. Can they prise open this case and catch a killer?

Scotland, 1912: When Maud and Daisy travel to Clachan Castle on the Isle of Mull to investigate the theft of a valuable statuette, at first the case seems straightforward. But when their prime suspect, bad-tempered fellow guest Mr Tremain, is found dead in his bed, the detective duo realise the castle is under attack…

At first, it appears the murder is impossible. All the doors and windows to the room were locked from the inside, and there was no way for the killer to escape. But then Maud and Daisy find a secret panel with the stolen statuette hidden behind it, and learn that the mysteries are linked!

When the local sergeant investigating the case is found dead, the crime suddenly seems to have more twists and turns than the castle’s sweeping staircases. And with the estate full of potential suspects, Maud and Daisy must work fast to uncover the murderer. Could it be the castle’s owner, Magnus Carmichael, avenging his stolen statuette? Or pretty Jane Tremain, disgruntled daughter of the deceased?

Facing their most difficult case yet, Maud and Daisy must find the key to solving the mystery. But with so many suspects, which one will finally unlock the truth?

An unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.

©2024 Lydia Travers (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

entertaining plot, enjoyable narration

contains a spoiler...loved the book, the whole series was fun, entertaining, kept me guessing up to a point and a joy to listen to, great narration. But I'm incredibly sad to hear this will be the last case for these two lady detectives. I don't see why (I mean I do, but I don't, screw historical norms) and truelyhope its not the last book in the series, although I got the impression it will be. Very disappointed about that.

Fun Conclusion

Great locked-room mystery, one of the best of the series. I loved it all until the end, which felt rushed.

Great storyline and terrific characters!

I really enjoyed this book and this whole series. I read lots of cozy mysteries and this series is definitely at the top of my favorites list!

I love the way that Maude and Daisy were great detect!!

This book was really great. I liked all of her series.
And can’t wait to read more about her and the wonderful handsome Hamish and where they’re gonna go in the future with the detective agency and Daisy

A really fun read

Maude and Daisy can’t help but capture your heart with their friendship. They also show the world how intelligent woman are when faced with difficult circumstances. I loved all the books I’ve read and hope to see more new books in the future.